Debbie Wasserman Schultz named DNC chair

WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has been tapped as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, a decision spearheaded by President Barack Obama.

After multiple media outlets reported the news, the DNC sent out an email to reporters Wednesday night confirming that Obama “announced his choice of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to lead the DNC as its newest Chair,” calling her the “the right person for the job.”